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“Th aspirer, once attaind unto the top, Cuts off those means by which himself got up.” quote by Samuel Daniel
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“Th aspirer, once attaind unto the top, Cuts off those means by which himself got up.”

Samuel Daniel

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Complaint of the Traveller,” 1599

The speaker warns that achieving success can cause one to cut off the very means that led to that success.

In simple terms: Success can lead to abandoning its own foundations.

Key Takeaway

Stay humble and retain supportive roots.

Themes

ambition hubris loss

Mood

reflective cautionary

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • personal growth
  • leadership

Key Concepts

self‑sabotage legacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you honor your origins while succeeding?
  • What supports helped you rise?
A Different Perspective

Success may also bring new opportunities.

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